Toni Harman

Microbirth is a documentary and educational brand focused on the science of pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and the infant microbiome. Its award-winning feature documentary explores how microscopic events during childbirth and breastfeeding may influence the development of a baby’s immune system and lifelong health. The film features 12 leading professors and researchers whose work examines the role of maternal microbes in early life.

Building on the documentary, Microbirth offers books for parents and healthcare professionals. The UK edition, The Microbiome Effect, and the North American edition, Your Baby’s Microbiome, explore how events during pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding may have lasting consequences for children and human health.

The brand also provides professional learning resources, including online courses featuring 20 professors and one-day workshops. Its courses cover the science of pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding, and are designed to support continuing education and professional development. Microbirth further shares research updates through a bi-weekly newsletter, helping its audience stay informed about developments in the microbiome, birth, and infant feeding.